Byzantine Gold in Glass Roundel with Cross

A group of two bread stamps: one sub-rectangular in form with Greek capital letters (Mi, Iota, Iota, Tau and Tau, Iota, Eta) in raised relief, suspension lug to reverse; a leaf-shaped stamp with lugs to the perimeter and three raised letters to the centre, suspension lug to reverse. 40.8 grams total, 38 mm each



Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.

The larger bronze stamps are generally known in the relevant literature as bread stamps. These were used on the bread consecrated during the Holy Liturgy and then given to the believers as the Body of Christ during the Holy Communion, as well as to the bread which was given as a present at the end of the Liturgy, as 'Blessed bread' or Antidoron. Similar seals are still used today in the Orthodox Church.

A pair of non-identical gold hoop earrings, each composed of a large bulb, hinged hoop above adorned with three granulated cells set with glass (one insert absent); four circular cells to the equator set with stones of alternating blue and red colour, granulated lozenges between, pyramid bulbs below adorned with granule clusters, collar of suspension loops above; articulate hinges. 8.87 grams total, 42 mm each



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

A discoid copper-alloy pendant with integral suspension loop, displaying St George on horseback advancing left in relief at the centre. 2.5 grams, 25 mm



Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.